The Hoops boss has won the Clydesdale Bank Premier league title in three consecutive seasons since taking over from Martin O'Neill.

However, his only win at the home of his great rivals came in February 2006 when a Maciej Zurawski goal after 12 minutes gave the visitors all three points.

Celtic have lost in their last three matches at Rangers without scoring a goal, but Strachan is happy enough with his side's performances on their travels to Govan - if not the results.

He said: "Sometimes we have played very well at Ibrox.

"We got a draw there a couple of years ago when Paul Le Guen was the manager, and Rangers scored with a deflected shot in the last minute.

"We won when Roy Keane played and Maciej Zurawski scored the winner.

"It was a very experienced side that game.

"The midfield then was (Neil) Lennon, (Stiliyan) Petrov and Keane - how good was that experience and professionalism?

"It is completely different now."

The status of the Old Firm match will always be unrivalled north of the border, but Strachan is not convinced the outcome always has a major impact on the title.

"People do treat this game as a 'one-off' - and let it continue to be like that. That's what makes it so special," said Strachan.

"But it has been shown over the years that the Old Firm game, with regards to the league, has not been huge.

"Other results, surprise defeats have been costly - but they all count.

"Ibrox is a place where you should enjoy going to play, because there is a fantastic atmosphere - and as a footballer, it's fun to go and play in places like that."